Augusta Auctions
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COUTURE, VINTAGE CLOTHING & HISTORIC TEXTILES

Wed, Nov 2, 2011 08:00AM EDT
Lot 148

BRUSSELS MIXED LACE WEDDING VEIL, 1860-1870

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
Handmade toile & reseau, edging of small flower vines, scrolls & scallops, some w/ needle lace fillings, oval veil crown w/ point d'espirit, veil narrows near top, wider towards bottom w/ squared corners, Bottom W 53", L 108", (minor light stains near crown, few other small stains) excellent. Estate of Marion Powys, renowned early 20th C lace expert & owner of Devonshire Lace Shop, 556 Madison Ave, NYC, 1916-1948